The story of St. Just Rugby Football Club began with a star-studded charity match at Pendeen on April 6, 1967. It was the first rugby match in the village for 40 years, and that day The Cornishman suggested it could lead to the formation of a junior club.

St. Just’s fortunes have been mixed, and there have been lean times as well as good. The best – so far – came at the end of last season, with promotion into the Courage Cornwall League, Div. 1, for Silver Jubilee year.

This enabled first team captain, Tim Lord, to announce at the last annual dinner. “I am proud to be the only St. Just RFC skipper to lead the club to victory!”

Spirits are high; the talent is there; and still enjoying the sweet taste of success, the players have been training hard.